>They wouldn't be so afraid, unless they were doing things behind Trump's back.
>“It’s actually not unusual at all, and I think it’s odd that you guys have made it into such a big story,”
They're absolutely scared shit less, Theo Von is talking about suicide, but this meeting is VERY unusual AND it IS a big deal.
I think he mentioned at some point the curse of cain being lifted?
>I know what you are doing.
Lot's of SCIF action for sure, probably a complete reveal of the operation. MI and JAG will likely give some briefings.
I'd imagine there is about to be a lot of job openings in the entertainment field soon.
>We've got a lot to do to end the curse. I want to thank your
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entire team for their efforts to get to this point. I want to thank Steve Wycoff and Jared Kushner for their
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work to bring Israel and our states closer together. I'm grateful to both of them for their work.
After Senator Tommy Tuberville's 2023 hold on military promotions ended, the Senate has resumed confirming general appointments. However, procedural tactics can still cause temporary delays for individual nominations, as seen in 2024 and 2025.
Background: The 2023 blanket hold
From February to December 2023, Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) placed a "blanket hold" on all military promotions, delaying hundreds of confirmations.
Cause: The hold was a protest against a Department of Defense (DoD) policy that reimbursed travel expenses for servicemembers who had to travel out-of-state for abortion services.
Impact:
It left key leadership positions vacant, with acting officials filling roles typically held by Senate-confirmed officers.
A May 2025 Government Accountability Office (GAO) report detailed how the hold disrupted military families' lives, affecting moves, school enrollment, and spouses' employment.
The holds were widely criticized by Pentagon officials and some lawmakers from both parties, who argued the delays harmed military readiness and morale.
Resolution: Tuberville lifted his hold in December 2023, after which the Senate confirmed all remaining promotions in batches. He did not secure any policy concessions for ending the blockade.
Status of military appointments since the hold was lifted
Mass confirmations: In September 2024, the Senate confirmed more than 6,000 military officers in a single voice vote to clear the backlog.
Individual holds: While the blanket hold is over, senators can still place individual holds on specific nominees for various reasons. For example:
In September 2024, Tuberville temporarily placed a hold on the promotion of Lt. Gen. Ronald Clark, arguing Clark had not properly notified Congress of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization.
A California senator delayed a National Guard officer's promotion in July 2025, protesting a military deployment.
Procedural changes: In September 2025, Republicans used a procedural move known as the "nuclear option" to make it easier to confirm dozens of lower-level nominees in batches, following a period of delays. The rule change does not affect cabinet or judicial confirmations.